Amanikhatashan
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Lamp with handle in the shape of a horse, from the pyramid of Queen Amanikhatashan in Meroë (c.62-c.85 CE). Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Amanikhatashan was a ruling queen of Kush (c. 62-c. 85 CE).[1][2][3] As a Queen, her proper title was "Kandake". Her pyramid is at Meroe in the Sudan. She was preceded by Amanitenmemide (c. 50–62) and succeeded by .[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ "Farthest South: Part 2. - Adventures In Historyland". Adventures In Historyland. 2015-07-10. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
- ^ "The Candaces of Meroe Timeline - World History Encyclopedia". World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
- ^ "Bridle ornament". Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. 2017-11-11. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
Categories:
- 1st-century monarchs of Kush
- Kings of Kush
- Queens regnant in Africa
- 1st-century women rulers
- 1st-century monarchs in Africa
- African royalty stubs
- Sudanese people stubs
- Ancient Egypt stubs